Seroepidemiology ofToxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in different parts of Sweden

Ljungström, Inger; Gille, E.; Nokes, James; Linder, Ewert; Forsgren, Marianne

doi:10.1007/bf01719480

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“…All the aforementioned sources of transmission are responsible for the worldwide distribution of this infection (40%-60%) and for the highly variable prevalence rates in several locations [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. The incidence of infection depends on the immunological state of the population.…”

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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age

Avelino¹,

Júnior²,

Parada³

et al. 2004

Braz J Infect Dis

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Objectives: Determine the risk factors involved in toxoplasmosis transmission and determine whether pregnancy is a risk factor for toxoplasmosis infection. Study design: Cross-sectional study carried out on 2,242 women at childbearing age. An indirect immunofluorescence reaction was used to identify immunity to Toxoplasma gondii. Previous gestations were also analyzed as a possible risk factor. The results were analyzed by χ χ χ χ χ² and OR tests, and by variance analysis. The sample was statistically balanced according to social-economic risk factors. Results: Previously pregnant women were 1.74 times more frequently infected with toxoplasmosis, regardless of environmental conditions. Pregnant women living under unfavorable environmental conditions had an approximately two times increased risk of being infected for each risk factor (contact with host animals, presence of vehicles of oocyst transmission). Previous pregnancy was the risk factor that had the strongest influence on acquiring toxoplasmosis (variance analysis and statistical balancing). Discussion: The prevalence of this zoonosis is high in Goiânia-GO, Brazil (65.8%). Inadequate environmental sanitation was not significantly correlated with toxoplasmosis infection, except when associated with previous pregnancy, showing that the fundamental cause for infection is not environmental. Conclusion: The finding that pregnancy makes women more vulnerable to this protozoan, makes it important to implement prophylactic control of at-risk pregnant women.

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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age

Avelino¹,

Júnior²,

Parada³

et al. 2004

Braz J Infect Dis

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“…Other studies in Cuba,[33] Denmark,[34] and Sweden,[35] as well as in northwestern[8] and northern[936] Iran, were in favor of this result.…”

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Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age of Isfahan, Iran: A population-based study

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Background:We conducted an epidemiological survey on seroprevalence of toxoplasma infection in women of childbearing age in Isfahan Province.Materials and Methods:In a cross-sectional study in 2010, 217 women in the age range of 10–50 years were randomly selected. The blood samples examined for the presence of IgG anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody by a commercial ELISA kit (Dia-Pro, Milan, Italy). Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were employed to examine the antibody status in different age, marriage, education, and residence groups.Results:The overall prevalence was 47.5% (103/217). The peak age of infection acquisition was in the range 30–40 years in rural areas and 20–30 years in urban districts. There was no significant association between residence, education, and marriage groups on the one hand and chance of T. gondii infection on the other hand.Conclusions:The findings of the study suggest a moderate prevalence of T. gondii infection, but a high prevalence in ages of high reproductive activities.

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“…In another study performed in Sweden, there was an increased risk of T. gondii as the number of births increased. This can be explained by the same reduction factor in the immune response derived from the increased expression of the HLAG molecule during pregnancy 24 …”

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Clinical practice guideline. Integral Care Guidelines for the prevention, early detection and treatment of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium complications: Section on toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

Cortés

Gómez

Silva

et al. 2017

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Cómo citar este artículo: Cortes JA, et al. Clinical practice guideline. Integral Care Guidelines for the prevention, early detection and treatment of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium complications: Section on toxoplasmosis in pregnancy. Infectio 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.22354/in.v21i2.654 AbstractToxoplasma infection, an aspect included in the Integral Care Guidelines for prevention, early detection and treatment of complications during pregnancy developed and sponsored by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Colciencias and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection; was selected to develop recommendations that may contribute to its prevention diagnostic and treatment. Guidelines were developed through systematic review of literature, two panels of evaluation, gradation of evidence: SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network), discussion panel with users and patients, external evaluation and socioeconomical evaluation of the impact of recommendations. The Toxoplasma gondii infection that occurs during pregnancy may cause serious complications for the fetus and important sequelae for the newborn. A clinical guideline based on the best available scientific evidence, with emphasis on Colombian references, was performed. Experts in parasitology, neonatology and infectious diseases (adult and pediatric) developed the recommendations. It is suggested that the recommendations included in this guideline be followed by healthcare professionals in pregnancy care programs nationwide, with the purpose of lowering the morbidity and mortality related to this disease. Specific recommendations for diagnosis during the first trimester of the pregnancy, recommendations for prevention in noninfected women, identification of fetal or newborn infection and recommendations for treatment in those given cases are included. Guia de atencion integral para la prevencion, deteccion temprana y tratamiento de las complicaciones del embarazo: Sección de Toxoplasmosis ResumenComo parte de la Guia de atencion integral para la prevencion, deteccion temprana y tratamiento de las complicaciones del embarazo, desarrollada y financiada por el Departamento de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion, Colciencias, y el Ministerio de Salud y Proteccion Social de Colombia, se seleccionó a la infeccion por Toxoplasma para el desarrollo de recomendaciones para su prevencion, diagnostic° y tratamiento. La infeccion por Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) durante el embarazo puede resultar en graves complicaciones para el feto y dejar importantes secuelas al recien nacido. Se realizo una guia basada en la mejor evidencia disponible en ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL Integral Care Guidelines for the prevention, early detection and treatment of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium complications. 103la literatura cientifica, con especial pertinencia a la informacion colombiana. Un consenso de expertos en parasitologia, ginecologia, neonatologia e infectologia, tanto de adultos como pediatrica, desarrollo las recomendaciones. Se propone que las recomendac...

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Seroepidemiology ofToxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in different parts of Sweden

Cited by 34 publications

References 10 publications

Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age

Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age

Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age of Isfahan, Iran: A population-based study

Clinical practice guideline. Integral Care Guidelines for the prevention, early detection and treatment of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium complications: Section on toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

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